Why has my nose been blocked for months?

Chronic sinusitis occurs when the spaces inside your nose and head (sinuses) are swollen and inflamed for three months or longer, despite treatment. This common condition interferes with the way mucus normally drains, and makes your nose stuffy.

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How do I stop my nose from being stuffy all the time?

Home Treatments

Use a humidifier or vaporizer.
Take long showers or breathe in steam from a pot of warm (but not too hot) water.
Drink lots of fluids.
Use a nasal saline spray.
Try a Neti pot, nasal irrigator, or bulb syringe.
Use a micro-current wave device.
Place a warm, wet towel on your face.
Prop yourself up.

Why is my nose blocked but nothing comes out?

Many people think a stuffy nose is the result of too much mucus in the nasal passages. However, a clogged nose is usually the result of inflamed blood vessels in the sinuses. A cold, the flu, allergies, or a sinus infection can all inflame these blood vessels.

Why is my nose stuffy but no mucus?

Many people think that their nose gets congested from too much thick mucus. But, usually, your nose gets stuffy when the tissues lining it become swollen. The swelling is from inflamed blood vessels. Your nose can become stuffy because of a cold, the flu, and allergies.

Is rhinitis a disease?

There are several types of rhinitis. The most common are acute rhinitis, which is usually caused by a viral illness, allergic or seasonal rhinitis, and nonallergic or year-round rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is caused when allergens in the air trigger the release of histamine in the body.

What’s Empty Nose Syndrome?

Abstract. Empty nose syndrome (ENS) is a rare, late complication of turbinate surgery. The most common clinical symptoms are paradoxical nasal obstruction, nasal dryness and crusting, and a persistent feeling of dyspnea.

How do I clear my sinuses after Covid?

Should You Still Rinse Your Sinuses During The COVID-19 Outbreak?

First, use boiled water (cooled down) or distilled water (microwaved for two minutes, then cooled) to make your own saline solution.
Use as instructed for irrigating through your nose.

How do you clean out your sinuses?

To clear your sinuses, follow these steps:

Stand with your head over a sink or in the shower and tilt your head to one side.
Using a squeeze bottle, bulb syringe, or neti pot, pour or squeeze the saline solution slowly into the upper nostril.
Allow the solution to pour out your other nostril and into the drain.